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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,043.48, 236,038.86 and 94,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,043.48, 236,038.86 and 94,567.72 is: 130,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,043.48 : 236,038.86 = 94,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,043.48/236,038.86 = 94,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,043.48x = 236,038.86 × 94,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,043.48x = 22,321,656,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,656,821.60/171,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,502.82

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